Sewer Cleanout Cap Repair

In Howard County it is the Homeowner's responsibility to maintain their sewer cleanout in a working condition. This prevents possible sewer backups from debris entering the system. Also it complies with the Howard County Code Section 18.122 A, stating "... No sewer system user shall discharge or cause to be discharged to the public sewerage system, stormwater, surface water, groundwater, etc."

This prevents excessive flow in the system, safeguarding the system and preventing expensive construction costs for treatment capacities.

Photo of a common sewer cleanout

Cleanout caps are frequently damaged by lawn mowers and/or buried by landscaping work.

Of course you can take care of repairing a broken Cleanout cap yourself, but the Bureau of Utilities does provide a service to repair it for you.

If you would like the Bureau to do the work, you can download, print and mail us the appropriate Repair Request Form.

Depending on the type and extent of damage we can replace -

1 - the Brass Plug of your Cleanout
Brass Plug Repair Request Form - $20.00


2 - the entire Cap Assembly* of your Cleanout
Cap Assembly Repair Request Form - $45.00


If you decide to do it yourself, replacement parts are stocked by plumbing supply houses and hardware stores. If unable to locate a part, or have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Bureau of Utilities at 410-313-4900 ( 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).

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